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DAC 6 and legal professional privilege 26 Jan 2021
Guidance for solicitors advising on tax15 Dec 2020
How to apply the EU tax rules26 Jan 2021
Joint Law Society and City of London Law Society Q&A on the PSC Register18 Jan 2021
Notes on intra-group guarantees and intra-group loans17 Aug 2020
Q&A on how to use electronic signatures and complete virtual executions 06 Jan 2021
UK regulations made to implement the EU mandatory disclosure rules - reporting requirements for intermediaries30 Sep 2020

Blockchain: The legal implications of distributed systems12 Aug 2020
Capital allowances - seizing the opportunity25 Feb 2020
China in focus: Impact on UK legal services12 Aug 2020
City Legal Index25 Feb 2020

Bribery Act 201012 Aug 2020
Confidentiality around client insolvency12 Aug 2020
Execution of a document using an electronic signature12 Aug 2020

Can I sign a residential conveyancing contract on behalf of a client?28 Oct 2020
Can a company recover costs as a litigant in person?28 Oct 2020
Can a spouse/partner administer a statutory declaration?28 Oct 2020
How can I confirm the status of a company based in the Channel Islands?28 Oct 2020

Lexis Nexis protocol for virtual statutory declarations20 May 2020

DAC 6: Implementing the new EU tax reporting rules in the UK26 Jan 2021

Tax treatment of AHCs in alternative fund structures (second stage consultation) – Law Society response

We responded to HM Treasury's consultation about the detailed design features of a proposed new UK regime for asset holding companies.

25 Feb 2021

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Webinar: Insolvency regimes – a cross-border view between the UK and India

Watch a recording of our webinar in collaboration with Charles Russell Speechlys on challenges, developments and opportunities with insolvency regimes.

25 Jan 2021

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Tax
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DAC 6 reporting portal now open: first reporting deadline on 30 January

The portal for DAC 6 reporting to HMRC is now open, with the first reporting deadline falling on 30 January 2021.

20 Jan 2021

Tax
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DAC 6 update: significantly reduced scope and planned replacement

We’ve been informed by HM Revenue and Customs that reporting under DAC 6 will be required for a limited time for arrangements that meet hallmarks under category D.

07 Jan 2021